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Psalm 23 || Minister Ruth McNeil
Minister Ruth is a community relations network professional and government servant leader, and serves as Church Relations Director at Citizens for Community Values.

POLL: Ohioans Support Religious Freedom and Privacy and Safety for Women and Children
A new live-caller poll shows that Ohioans support freedom, privacy, and safety
Feeding the Body to Nourish the Soul
Palm Sunday was different this year at Mary Queen of Peace.
The Power of 40 || Pastor Willie Peterson
This week one of my members shared with me the following information that I thought was worth sharing:
Love Akron in Action
As he watched the COVID-19 outbreak leave a trail of cancelled fundraisers and dwindling funds, Kemp Boyd became consumed with financial concerns for his organization and its employees…
5/01 Faith Friday Call with Guidelines for Re-engaging in Public Worship
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
Seeking the Truth || Pastor Tim Throckmorton
Tim Throckmorton serves as the Midwest Director of Ministry for the Family Research Council in Washington, DC.
Hope Springs Eternal in Cincinnati
The Finneytown School District’s monthly food stipend for families was at risk of going to waste because of COVID-19 precautions.

Citizens for Community Values Releases Guidelines for Churches Resuming Public Worship Services
Citizens for Community Values, Ohio’s largest Christian public policy organization, released guidelines for churches and other religious entities planning to resume public worship services over the next several weeks and months.
4/24 Faith Friday Call with Russell Moore and Hiram Sasser
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
A Sanctuary for Faith and Food
Driving up to CityLight Church in Toledo, the first thing you might notice is the baptismal tank in the front of the building.
Rise Up in Courage || Associate Pastor David Mahan
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
Reaching the Nations Starts at Home
“We believe our kids are going to change the world. They’re tough. They’re adaptable. They aren’t scared.”
4/17 Faith Friday Call with Church and Ministry Leaders
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
Dethroning Corona! || Dr. Tracy Forbes
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Team Work Makes the Dream Center Work
There’s no “I” in “team.”
There isn’t one in “dream,” either. And making the Columbus Dream Center a reality has definitely been a team effort.

Medical Professionals File Brief to End Surgical Abortions During COVID-19 Crisis
Over 100 medical professionals and medical organizations file an amicus brief calling on the court to end surgical abortions
Strength in Chaos || Pastor Bill Herzog
Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!” Judges 6:14
Heal the Root to Harvest the Fruit
Raised in poverty by a single mom and having grown up around addictions, Joshua Shortridge has first-hand experience living Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.